2 Months!

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Ohhhhhh, do I know how to disappear or WHAT!

My desktop computer was out of service for AGES (ok, only a year... that is a LOOONNNG time!) so I had been using my husbands work, laptop. Pretty awful to use so I always found excuses not to get on this.

Well, my friends.... operation "restore-desktop" was a success this weekend! WOOT WOOT!

I'm thinking about re-doing the whole blog... but that can wait right this second because....

THIS precious girl turned 2 months last Friday. It's flyiiinnnggg by!

Weight: 11lbs 14oz! Chunky Monkey :)

Health: Couldn't be healthier!

Sleep: She actually hit a new record the night before last... 7 hours! WHAT! My boobs were so engorged that they were about to EXPLODE, but I will *take it!!* :) She also sleeps A LOT during the day, still. She's up maybe 4 hours total during the day. I want her to stay awake more, but I know I will regret saying that very soon. So I'm trying to take advantage.

Social: She is such a ham! She loooves to smile and coo. She has this owl toy that was given to me at my baby shower. I hook it on her bouncer or swing and she will just laaaugh and smile and kick and hit. Cutest thing ever.

Diet: Breast milk! She eats about every 2 and a half to 4 hours during the day. At night it goes from 2 and a half to 7 hours. I try to just let her tell me when she's hungry, but if I wake up and she's still sleeping, I will change her and feed her and usually she stays asleep the whole time! :)

Clothes: She's officially in 3 month clothing. I'm sure she could even fit into 6 month bottoms. Home girl is not small... at all. I couldn't love her rolls more! She's in size 1 diapers, and they're getting a little small. She could probably wear size 2, but we still have 1's to go through. Also, I bought some Target brand diapers to try. I've heard such great things and with 50 diapers for only $7, I HAD to try. *Love Them*. Please try them. Especially with young ones who poop and pee every 10 minutes. Life. Changed.

Baby Gear: Still looooving the Rock 'N Play. I fear she may be out-growing this one soon, though. She likes the bouncer and swing for short periods of time. Sometimes I lay the changing pad on the floor in the living room and she will look around or sometimes even fall asleep on it. She's been holding her head up for about a month now. It may be time to clean off the exersaucer and invest in a walker! It'll be here before I know it. :)   :(

Crying: The crying is getting less and less. Most of the time it's a pitiful whine. I can usually tell the difference between hungry and gassy now. PLEASE invest in gas drops, if you're expecting. You will need them. Especially if you're breastfeeding.

Likes: She likes LOVES her big sister, Ava, talking to her. Ava has no idea that her voice is already high-pitch. She hears us talking to Scarlett in a high-pitch voice (yes, I'm one of those. Can you really help but do it? I've tried. Dont judge me...) so she's just mocking us, but it is the funniest thing to hear a nearly 4 year old baby-talking a baby... Scarlett also loves her owl, as mentioned before. I take it everywhere. Carseat, bouncer, swing, play mat. Best gift ever!



8 weeks PP



Postpartum: I'm still at the same I was a month ago. I finally got the ok from the doctor at 6 weeks and still havent done any exersices. Today was my first time back in the game and I did 100 squats + 20 minutes power-walking on the treadmill.... my legs are jello.

Milestones: sleeping through the night, smiling, cooing, reaching, increased tummy-time.

Seriously, though.... I am going to try my best to show my blog some love. :)

Saw it. Pinned it. Did it. {crib skirt}

so, back in my early second trimester, i really tried to decide on a nursery theme. i wanted to do the same for Scarlett that i did with Ava, which is keep the room to where she can grow into it. i didnt want anything super baby or cutesie. going for a modern look. i saw all of these yellow and gray rooms/nurseries... THAT was the winner. that's all i ever looked for after that.


the walls in the nursery were already yellow-ish, and they would be great to keep along with this theme, but once i get an idea in my head... it's a done deal. so the walls will be painted gray in a couple weeks (hopefully less).




the walls... look good. just not what i want. and i'm stubborn :) also, the duck painting is long-gone.

 ANYWHO...

i came upon this pin

Source: splashofsomething.com via Samantha on Pinterest

DIY crib skirt? sounds easy enough... off to the hobby lobby i went!


and SCORE! 2 yards for under $10 is a win in my book!

if you looked at the pin, you'll see that she only did three sides. i would have done four, but definitely would have needed 3 yards. i decided that was ok, as the backside of the crib would never be seen anyway.

i'll let you go to her page to get the step-by-step instructions, because i'm the worst teacher ever.



sew sew sew. that's actually the easy part. cutting and pinning are THE. WORST.

only took me about 2-3 days, between my machine acting up, loosing pins, and just keeping track of my super energetic 3 year old, it just took a lot longer than normal. but i love the finished product!



my chevron crib sheet came from target. think it goes well together. and remember to picture gray walls. maybe a faux-fur white rug infront of or under the crib...

 


:)

 that's what came about. if you plan on being crafty and sewing a crib skirt, i highly recommend that blog. was very easy to understand.


i'll leave you with these...



left: me     right: ava
just like her mama.



never a dull moment. i cant believe i'm about to have two of these gorgeous beings in my life. and they're all MINE!!

  

now go link up with katie for Saw it. Pinned it. Did it! 

oh, how pinteresting!

before i get started on building this crib (yes, me... i put ava's together. i just like being handy sometimes), it's time for some pinspiring images to fill your brain!






           

Source: roomzaar.com via Rachael on Pinterest

  ava will be moving up to a full sized bed after this weekend, this set up is cute. she also has pictures of audrey, ava gardner, sophia lauren, and bette davis. i went with a hollywood theme since she was born in so-cal! :)          

Source: Uploaded by user via Rhiannon on Pinterest

  girls bathroom! i havent done anything to our second bathroom yet, this looks like a cute idea for the kiddos.        

Source: mariagenaissanceetcompagnie.com via Samantha on Pinterest

  more ideas for scarlett's room. :)  so in love with the gray/yellow/white.          

Source: itsrusticliving.blogspot.com via Samantha on Pinterest

  wine bottle holder for towels            

Source: laurenslatest.com via Samantha on Pinterest

  Strawberry Bacon Salad with Greek Yogurt Poppyseed Dressing          

Source: shelivedhealthyeverafter.tumblr.com via Samantha on Pinterest

  PB Wrap with bananas Granola and Strawberries

Source: mommyimhungry.blogspot.com via Samantha on Pinterest

  MIH Recipe Blog: Crock-pot Chicken Tacos {Gluten Free}

Source: texanerin.com via Samantha on Pinterest

  High in protein! No flour, no oil, no white sugar. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites          

Source: holidayfoodpins.com via Samantha on Pinterest

  Blueberry Breakfast Grilled Cheese! Cream cheese, powdered sugar, blueberries, bread. Yum!







and now that you're hungry, i'll let you go! :)  hope you're having an awesome day!

The Peter Rabbit Collection

so... i've been seeing a couple pieces of the peter rabbit collection from baby gap on a few different mommy blogs. thennnn i got an email from gap this morning and just clicked on it. i fell in love. whoopsieeee...

here are only a few favorites! with a baby girl on the way, it's soo hard to contain myself. 


1// 2// 3// 4// 5// 6// 7// 8// 9// 10// 11// 12// 13// 14


in other news, the crib came in today and my sister in law loaned me somethings that her youngest has grown out of until her next pregnancy. i currently have: a carseat, a bouncer, a swing, a co-sleeper, bottle warmer, wipe warmer, and lots of other knick knacks. i've been buying clothes here and there (see yesterdays post). my shower is this saturday and i'm getting sooo excited! hopefully there will only be a few more things needed before my second little princess gets here. cant wait to snuggle both of my girls together.

weekend rundown, some cutie clothes for kiddo's, and 32 weeks

so impressed by my own craftiness with wrapping presents this weekend

first off, i had a pretty eventful weekend. saturday, i started brunch with a bridal shower for my gorgeous cousin, megan. so much fun! good girl-time and yummyyyy food. i had been craving shrimp & grits. craving - fulfilled.

cousins: stephanie, megan, and me

after the shower i went over to my mom-in-laws and we fiddled around with her new dry-erase board for a new weekly picture tactic. think it turned out pretty. beats the bathroom mirror snapshots. :)

 

then, because it's MLK weekend and the sales are great, i drug her out to the outlet mall. our first stop was osh'kosh. they were having a decent sale, but just didnt have enough tiny clothes for scarlett like i was hoping. so we walked next door to carters. o.m.geeeeee. my mother-in-law overwhelmed herself as soon as we walked in. i think we stayed in the front corner of the store alone for about 30 minutes, just dying over how sweet those little girl clothes were.

here are a couple things we got and/or are in love with...

1// sunshine sweetie    2// headbands     3// snuggle buddy    4// mary janes

1// 5pk white onesies (can never have too many!)    2// sunhat    3// pull-on skirt set    4// strappy sandal

 

1// yellow trench    2// cap sleeve tunic    3// bow ballet flats    4// jersey leggings (i got these in yellow and navy)

1// little sister set    2// big sister tee    3// st. pats tee    4// dress and cardi set

we ended our weekend with my best friends son's 2nd birthday party. i cannot believe he's already 2! and that ava will be 4 this year... and that i'll have a 5 month old then! sighhhhhh... already TOO FAST!


How far along? 32 weeks, 3 days
Total weight gain/loss: gained 15, ugh
Maternity clothes? yes.
Stretch marks? some new ones ON my belly button. really regretting that stupid belly ring now.
Sleep: most nights good. andy woke me up the other night and told me to get off of my back. it can be bad for baby for me to lay flat on my back (google the reason, i cant remember details), so he rolls me on my side. and lots more potty trips.
Best moment this week: buying the girls matching outfits! i didnt want to be that mom, but it's too hard to fight it.
Miss Anything? not retaining so much water. i have to drink a million gallons now. so hard!
Movement: SO.MUCH! lots of hiccups.
Food cravings: woke up craving moes... soooo guess where i'm going for lunch?! ;)
Anything making you queasy or sick: just the severe acid indigestion. horrible.
Labor Signs: same with the braxton hicks. i've been doing better about drinking water, so they arent as regular as they were before.
Belly Button in or out? In! but barely.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: my baby shower this weekend!

oh, how pinteresting!

love this link up. and i've been a pinning fool lately, so here we go.

Source: shop.nordstrom.com via Samantha on Pinterest

loving these!

Source: mmmcafe.blogspot.com via Samantha on Pinterest

this is what's for dinner tonight. YUM! (and easy, right up my alley).

Source: oficinadeestilo.tumblr.com via Samantha on Pinterest

so cute. i'm developing a slight addiction to woodland creatures. oh boy.

Source: theardentsparrow.blogspot.com via Samantha on Pinterest

suuuuch a great idea! i'm currently putting a "happy big sister day" bag together for ava. :)

Source: bkldecor.blogspot.com via Samantha on Pinterest

my mother-in-law will be taking my maternity pictures soon. love this pose.

Source: etsy.com via Samantha on Pinterest

ava got this book for christmas and fell in love with the doll. she's expensive, but if she wants her that bad... it may be her only birthday gift. haha.

Source: margaritastewart.blogspot.com via Samantha on Pinterest

have to throw in a dessert. and, of course, it's chocolate. yum.E.

Source: midwestliving.com via Samantha on Pinterest

and then i'll fix it with a healthy recipe. see what i did there? ;)

Source: thisoldhouse.com via Samantha on Pinterest

i was seriously thinking about what to do with the space like this in our house the other day and came across this. AMAZING IDEA!! this or a chalkboard wall since the space is between the girls rooms.

Source: modernparentsmessykids.com via Samantha on Pinterest

making an alphabet book using your own pictures. another great idea.

Source: tripwiremagazine.com via Samantha on Pinterest

"touch my cake and i will cut you"... so true, i cant even.



hope everyone's having a great week. halfway through it. :)

go link up... it'll make the day go by faster.

Summerville, SC and Surrounding Area Friends...

Let's have a talk, shall we?!


There's a secret i've been hiding from you. a pretty amazing one...my mother-in-law is building up her own photography company.. and it's about to get BIG.

She's been a teacher for a very long time, which is amazing in itself, and is wanting her forever-after job/passion/career of photography to start with no interruption.



my family :)



anyone that lives in the charleston, tricounty area needs to contact this gem asap. we are working on her portfolio and her website is under-construction. i will update when that has changed. until then. take a look at her facebook page and here are a few more pictures of my insanely handsome nephews.





we plan on hosting a giveaway in the near future. let's get more "likes" on that facebook page!

SO SUPER EXCITED!



SO!

if you've been on pinterest in the last year, you have probably seen these pictures bouncing around..

Source: littlebabygarvin.blogspot.com via Jessica on Pinterest

 

 

well, i follow her blog here and i seriously check it every day for the updates. this girl is so much fun! and super mom, i dont know how she finds the time to do half of the stuff she gets into! i need her energy bottled.

recently, in lieu of all that's been going on in the world, she found a way to give back. not only for one reason, but TWO. if you havent been to Jessica's blog, please do so STAT. you are missing out. plus, she has the most precious daughter and i want to pinch her little cheeks so bad.

she held a giveaway for Little Hip Squeaks (etsy shop) for the most adorable infant christmas tree hat. and i wonnnnn! i cannot wait to get little Scarlett in this hat next year! not to mention, the rest of this store has the cutest stuff. i've already pinned half of the store on my pinterest page.

said hat. how stinkin cute is this!?

hope you all are about ready for christmas. one week left. i have a few things to gather and a ton of baking to do! i'll be back to post on week 28, since i missed this week (not much of an update anyway).

Happy Holidays!

Back To Blogging

unintentionally, i've taken a (very long) break from blogging. between having a newborn, moving across country, and finding a house to buy, i somehow got a little side-tracked. thanks to my AMAZING sister-in-law, she gave me back my motivation.

my daughter, ava, is almost a year and a half already. time flew by faster than ever imaginable. they tell you it does, but you never really understand it until it just smacks you in the face. everyday she wakes up and has learned something new about the world. i feel like i do, too, but it's a little more noticeable with a barely speaking one year old. she's actually MY teacher. i'm learning sign language because of her. i'm learning patience, responsibility, and pretty much everything else that's not covered in those two categories.

this is our first holiday season in our brand new house, in our brand new neighborhood. i've always absolutely loved EVERYTHING about fall. the holidays, the weather, the hot drinks and food to fill your insides with warmth, the layering of the clothes. i've never really gotten into the decorating part, though. probably because i was always aware that if i put up christmas lights they were likely to stay up year round, despite knowing it's a little white trash. i'm really wanting to go all out for ava for the holidays. giving our tight budget, it wont be the "all out" that i have pictured in my head, but i know our day will come when i pull down "the box" from the attic and it'll already have a seasons worth of stuff in it. one by one, i'll get what i want/need for the holidays. and even better, ava and i can make our own decorations... something i've always loved to do.

this year we'll be going to columbia for the holidays, so i'm not too worried about the decorating. my sister-in-law, her husband, and baby corgan will be living in columbia for their first christmas back to SC. super excited to spend the holidays with them!! i married into the best family, hands down. and ava would be lost without my nephew, her cousin, corgan. he's 7 months younger than ava, but she's sure that she's a grown up and he's just a baby.

well... not sure what else to write today, but i'm going to make this a regular thing. sooooo, blog ya tomorrow!